December 2011
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J.R. Watkins looks back…and forward!
Since the New Year is only a few days away, we wanted to share a few highlights from 2011. It was an amazing year!
New Products
This year we had several great products launch in all three categories—personal care, natural gourmet and home care. If you haven’t checked them out yet, they are definitely worth trying!
Coconut Sugar and Shea Scrub – This natural body scrub smoothes out even the...
Celebrating New Year's Eve
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The holidays are quickly wrapping up, and New Year’s Eve is just a few days away - are you ready to count down the last few moments of 2011? We have a few tips that will make your party plans positively perfect.
If you are hosting a party
Make sure your guests feel welcome and comfortable in your home. Stock your bathroom with J.R. Watkins Hand Soap and Hand Cream –...
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J.R. Watkins Last-Minute Holiday Checklist
The holidays can be a crazy time of year: buying gifts, hosting and attending parties, decorating your home, baking and all the hustle and bustle! No matter what holiday you celebrate, though, J.R. Watkins wants to make sure there are a few things you remember to do this year.
Spend time with the people you love. Make time to see your friends, family (crazy aunts and all) and other people in...
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Simple Tips for a Mindful Holiday
“In Their Expert Opinion” features three bloggers who bring special expertise on living a natural lifestyle to The Clear Conscience Blog. Each month, we’ll share tips and advice on how to live a little greener from a few of our favorite experts.
By Micaela Preston, Mindful Momma
(Image credit: MorgueFile)
Feeling anxious about holiday gifts? Staying up until the wee hours making cookies?...
5 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Gift Wrap
“In Their Expert Opinion” features three bloggers who bring special expertise on living a natural lifestyle to The Clear Conscience Blog. Each month, we’ll share tips and advice on how to live a little greener from a few of our favorite experts.
By Lori Popkewitz Alper, GroovyGreenLivin.com
[Photo used under Creative Commons from Kevin Dooley/Flickr]
The holidays are rapidly approaching and...
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J.R. Watkins National Survey on Scent
This year we’ve been focused on scent—how it ties into who you are, the memories you have and understanding how it affects our daily rituals. One of our recent highlights was working with an aromatherapist, Mindy Green, who helped us learn more about how scent plays a role in our lives.
Below are a few fun facts we learned throughout the entire process!
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7 Winter Beauty Solutions
“In Their Expert Opinion” features three bloggers who bring special expertise on living a natural lifestyle to The Clear Conscience Blog. Each month, we’ll share tips and advice on how to live a little greener from a few of our favorite experts.
By Elizabeth Dehn, BeautyBets.com
Photo courtesy of The Beauty Department
What do you get when it’s cold...
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J.R. Watkins Opens First-Ever Boutique!
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Watkins expanded our reach and opened the doors of our first-ever boutique located at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Orange County, California. Available in the store are all three lines: personal care, home care and natural gourmet. In the store shoppers are able to test products, enjoy the scents and learn more about J.R. Watkins Naturals.
In order...
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J.R. Watkins and The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Back in 2004, over 1,500 companies signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, a voluntary pledge where companies agree to disclose all of the ingredients in their cosmetic products, as well as avoid incorporating harmful ingredients.
J.R. Watkins Naturals was one of the many companies that participated and signed this Compact.
On November 30th, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics released...